About me
My name is Pixie Neame and I am a qualified New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) tutor. I am profoundly Deaf and use NZ Sign Language to communicate. I was born in Rotorua, grew up here and still live in Rotorua. I am married to Greg and have two children. All of my family use NZ Sign Language to communicate.
From 1988-1994 I did an apprenticeship in cabinet making and worked as a tradeswoman. I left this job in 1994 to focus on my family and was a full time Mum for 7 years. In 2002 I went to Victoria University in Wellington, where I completed my Certificate in Deaf Studies and became a NZ Sign Language Tutor.
I am experienced in teaching NZSL in a variety of settings:
Education
I have taught in mainstream schools for many years, working with Deaf and hearing children and supporting teachers and teacher aides. I have experience in following the Curriculum to assess children's needs. I also work with special needs children, both Deaf and hearing, and provide support to parents and families of Deaf children by visiting, discussing needs and teaching them in the home.
Community
I follow the Curriculum in teaching NZSL and Deaf Culture classes in the Community, both day and night classes (all levels), and one-on-one tutoring. I also provide ‘taster classes’, which are brief one-off presentations to give you a taste for NZSL and Deaf Culture.
Government Departments and other workplaces
I provide tailor-made workshops to teach NZSL and Deaf Culture in specialised settings, as part of professional development and staff training.
My availability:
Although I am primarily based in Rotorua, I am available to travel anywhere in New Zealand to provide NZSL Education and training workshops. I regularly travel throughout the wider Bay of Plenty region, teaching NZSL classes, and I would be happy to hear from you regardless of where you are based. if you are interested in learning NZSL, or are interested in NZSL/Deaf Culture training for your staff, Please click on CONTACT ME any time and I will be happy to provide you with more information.